OUR VISION
Impetuous is handcrafted at Checkerboard Vineyards, a 300-acre wine estate in Napa Valley that spans one entire, undivided mountainside. The estate and its four small vineyards, planted among the woods and at varying elevations, are the inspiration for this singular wine representing our mountain and its soils.
OUR LAND
Checkerboard Vineyards includes four vineyards at varying elevation and of different exposure and soil composition that are sustainably farmed to nourish soils, maintain water purity, and prevent soil erosion. Spring Meadows Vineyard is situated at 600 feet in elevation on a meadow with soils enriched by the surrounding forest. Coyote Ridge Vineyard is planted on a long ridgeline at 900 feet in elevation on red iron oxide clay, resulting in wines with beautiful aromatics and soft, rounded textures. Aurora Vineyard projects dramatically off the mountainside at 1,200 feet in elevation and is riddled with basalt cobble, creating wines of power and intensity. Nash Creek Vineyard is at the top of the estate at 2,000 feet in elevation where volcanic rock imparts a minerality that lifts its highly structured and vibrant wines. These distinct, yet kindred sites come together to form the unique character of Impetuous.
OUR WINE
Impetuous is handmade at Checkerboard Vineyards from the same wine lots produced for our acclaimed portfolio. On harvest morning, vines are flagged for hand-harvesting and grapes are delivered just steps away to the crush pad. Clusters are sorted, discarding any imperfect ones and the remainder are gently de-stemmed. Individual berries are then selected for fermentation by a 10-person team and transferred to tank or barrel using a small pitcher. This labor-intensive winemaking method is intentionally low-tech and an essential part of producing our delicious, juicy Impetuous wine.
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2022 IMPETUOUS BY CHECKERBOARD VINEYARDS
impetuous is hand-made at checkerboard vineyards from the same wine lots produced for its acclaimed portfolio. blended for immediate enjoyment, this wine is perfect for weeknights as well as dinner with friends and family..
Beautiful aromas of dark fruit and japanese plum lead the charge in this powerful but elegant bottling of 2022 Impetuous. Subtle notes of dark chocolate and cinnamon mingle on the palette in harmony with blackberry, fig and currant. Tobacco and dried rosemary linger softly at the finish.
CONTACT US
Checkerboard Vineyards and Impetuous Wine
4331 Azalea Springs Way
Calistoga, CA 94515
United States
(707) 942-4112
info@checkerboardvineyards.com
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